Tile flooring is a great long-term option for your home. It is one of the most durable materials that you can choose. Unfortunately, the grout can make tile floors a little more work than they need to be. Having worked for a company that cleans and waxes tile flooring, I have learned a lot about taking care of tile flooring and grout to protect it from needing replaced prematurely. On my site you will learn about different grout options, as well as tips for keeping the grout from becoming discolored and stained. Hopefully, it will help you take the work out of owning a tile floor in your home.

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Two Commercial Carpet Care Myths To Avoid

25 August 2015

Carter Morgan

After having new carpet installed in your office, keeping the carpet in excellent condition becomes a priority. While this task isn't rocket science, some people don't know as much about carpet care as they think. The primary reason this statement is true is the reality that there are a number of myths circulating when it comes to carpet care. Knowing how to differentiate these myths from reality is step number one for keeping your carpet in great condition.

New Carpet Doesn't Need to Be Cleaned

One myth some businesses fall prey to is the idea that new carpet doesn't need to be cleaned. Understanding exactly why this statement is incorrect first requires you to comprehend the idea that carpet's age has more to do with its level of use than its actual date of installation. As a general rule of thumb, the more traffic in an area, the sooner the carpet will need to be professionally cleaned.

Even if it looks like brand new carpet, dirt and other microscopic debris often settle deep within the fibers of carpet where you can't see them. While this doesn't necessarily mean you need to think about carpet cleaning a month after your new installation, always put the traffic level of the carpet at a higher priority than its date of installation.

It's Only Necessary to Vacuum Once a Week

The idea that you only need to vacuum once a week is only partially true. Again, the level of traffic within the space is the greatest indicator when it comes to the need for vacuuming. For this reason, a low traffic area won't need frequent vacuuming. In high traffic areas, you want to consider more frequent vacuuming. Sand, dirt and other hard debris get tracked in on the bottom of shoes.

While not visible, these debris bury themselves within the carpet's fibers. Each time someone walks on the carpet the fibers make contact with the hard debris, causing small tears. The longer these hard objects stay in the carpet, the more wear they put on the carpet, causing it to appear old rather quickly. By vacuuming more often you remove these objects and limit damage to your carpet.

Just like any other piece of equipment, getting the most use out of your carpet is important to your financial bottom line. Taking the time to familiarize yourself with helpful carpet care tips can help you with accomplishing this goal.